Qom University of Medical Sciences Students’ Opinions Regarding Istikharah, Fate, Destiny, scripting-Amulet, and Jinns

Background and Objectives: Belief health and possession of proper religious beliefs are among hygienic priorities for effective and active strata of the society. False religious beliefs and adherence thereto lead human beings astray. The present study intends to get insight into awareness of Qom University of Medical Sciences students from wrong religious beliefs. Methods: The present research was a descriptive-analytical one. Statistical population of this research included ۳۰۹ students studying at all majors in the Qom University of Medical Sciences. Results: A number of ۱۶۷ students (۵۶.۴%) announced that Jinns have frightened them. In addition, it was made clear that ۱۲ students (۳.۹%) did not believe in Istikharah, and the rest ۲۹۷ ones (۹۶.۱%) admitted injection of Istikharah in most affairs of their lives. Sixty-three students (۲۱.۴%) believed that the main reason behind referring to amulet scriveners is resolution of problems only in this way. Conclusion: According to the results, this is concluded that rock-solid steps are to be taken in order to rectify students’ religious beliefs and raise their awareness tiers.

کلیدواژه ها:

Istikharah ، Jinn ، Religion ، Students ، Superstitions.